Northwell’s Westchester Hospitals Earn an ‘A’ for Hospital Safety from Leapfrog Group

Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and Northwell Phelps Hospital have received an ‘A’ – the highest rating – for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization committed to quality and […] Read more »

Evan Cohen Named Chair of Emergency Medicine at Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital

Evan Cohen, MD, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive leadership experience, has been appointed chair of the department of emergency medicine at Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). In his new […] Read more »

How Living Near Industrial Sites Can Impact Your Lifestyle

In the rapidly industrializing world, the pursuit of economic growth often comes at a cost. Industrial growth is widely viewed as a driver of economic prosperity, yet it can have […] Read more »

Touro College of Dental Medicine Hosts 7th Annual Smiles for Veterans Celebration

Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) hosted its 7th annual Smiles for Veterans event on November 11, a day-long celebration of veterans, military personnel, and their families. In honor of Veterans […] Read more »

Westchester Children’s Association to Host Critical Discussion on Local Poverty and Support for Vulnerable Families

Westchester Children’s Association (WCA), the county’s leading independent voice for the children and youth of Westchester, will host, Poverty Pulse, a pivotal discussion on issues affecting children across the county […] Read more »

Private Taps, Public Gain: The P3 Model for Clean Water

Public-private partnerships are a collaborative approach to the challenges of municipal water treatment Municipal water treatment facilities are critical to public health and environmental sustainability. But these systems often face […] Read more »

New Developments in Contact Lens Technology May Spell Relief for Eye Diseases

Over the past few decades, technology has become a crucial tool in improving health and quality of life. In healthcare, technological innovations have been proven to provide better outcomes for […] Read more »

Northwell Phelps Hospital Awarded $125K Grant to Launch Paramedicine Program Aiding Patients In Need

Northwell Phelps Hospital received a $125,000 grant from the Phelps Community Foundation to help launch the Westchester Community Paramedicine Program beginning this fall. The program, developed in partnership with the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance […] Read more »

Cost of International Health Insurance Plans

The cost of international health insurance plans varies a lot. This is because of many factors like the coverage options and the person’s situation. These plans are made to protect […] Read more »

Can Drug Tests Keep Up with Changing Trends in Substance Use? An Expert Analysis

In today’s world, the uptick in new drugs and the changing ways people use them raise questions about the effectiveness of traditional drug testing. Drug tests are constantly evolving, yet […] Read more »